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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.82, 130.90 and 73.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.82, 130.90 and 73.66 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.82 : 130.90 = 73.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.82/130.90 = 73.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.82x = 130.90 × 73.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.82x = 9,642.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,642.09/94.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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